Keep Growing Detroit is excited to launch a new Seed-Saving Initiative for Garden Resource Program members—and we’re kicking things off with a hands-on learning class you won’t want to miss.

Join us for an interactive evening featuring Shiloh Maples and several demonstration stations, including:

• Seed-cleaning screens

• Winnowing techniques

• Seed-saving storage examples
  Tools and supplies you’ll need to get started

What We’ll Be Seed Saving Together 🌼

This initiative will center on shared learning and collective stewardship. Save as little or as much seed of any plant as you want, but for 2026, our first seed focus will be:

• Saving marigold and calendula seeds

We’ll also share our 2026 seed-saving goals and activities, including:

• Encouraging GRP growers to bring extra or excess saved seeds and seed packets to the Annual Celebration in December 2026 for sharing

• Selecting 3–5 local libraries to host mini seed libraries stocked with GRP information and donated or surplus seeds

Whether you’re brand new to seed saving or already have seeds to share, this kickoff is a chance to learn, connect, and help grow a stronger, community-rooted seed network across Detroit. 🌱

We hope to see you there!

• Street parking is available

• Please note: there is one step up to the curb and one step to enter the community center building